Water Machinery Repair - Water & Sewer

City of Pittsfield; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,729,292 - 63,898,598; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pittsfield’s Department of Public Utilities, Water & Sewer Division, is seeking a qualified Water Machinery Repair Person to install, maintain, and repair equipment used in distribution, collection, and treatment of water and sewage.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a structured schedule with 40 hours weekly and a competitive entry-level to mid-range wage. The department emphasizes equal opportunity and a diverse, respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of mechanical equipment maintenance experience.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outside in all weather.
• Familiarity with small hand and power tools and basic control systems.
• Valid driver’s license; Grade 1 MA Drinking Water Operator license within two years.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair pumps, motors, valves, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on water systems.
• Handle minor repairs on motorized equipment and vehicles supporting water operations.
• May perform pipefitting, welding, or other skilled duties as needed.
• Landscape and incidental building maintenance as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Valves, pumps, engines familiarity

Control systems basics (mechanical/e/p

Lift up to 50 lbs

Friendly interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title

WATER MACHINERY REPAIR PERSON

Department

DEPARTMENT OF

Public Utilities - Water & Sewer Division Employment Type

FULL-TIME / NON-EXEMPT

Union / Labor Representation

UNION/NON-UNION: TEAMSTERS LOCAL #404

Location

The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities, Water & Sewer Division

Overview

The City of Pittsfield’s Department of Public Utilities, Water & Sewer Division, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Water Machinery Repair Person. The Water Machinery Repair Person installs, maintains, and repairs equipment used in the distribution, collection, and treatment of potable and non-potable water and sewage. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural workforce, excellence in public service, and on‑going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery and equipment such as pumps, motors, generators, valves, chlorinators, engines, gates, process piping, etc., as may be required or related to the distribution, collection, handling, or treatment of potable or non-potable water and sewage.
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance, emergency troubleshooting and repairs, and maintains potable pumps and conveyors, booster pumps, filter bed equipment, and related machinery and equipment.
• Performs minor or incidental repairs on motorized equipment and vehicles used in support of the operation of the water treatment and/or distribution or sewage collection and treatment systems.
• May perform pipefitting, welding, or other skilled duties as may be required to accomplish required repairs.
• Performs landscape maintenance and incidental building and structural maintenance as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be eighteen years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems involving pumps, motors, engines, valves, plumbing, collector mechanisms, etc.
• Physical ability and agility sufficient to operate valves and equipment, climb tanks, enter vaults and underground tanks through small access manways, work outside in all weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs. from ground to shoulder height, open manhole covers, etc.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the capabilities and use of small hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with the basics of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid Grade 1 Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator’s License must be obtained within two years of appointment.
• Ability to deal effectively and interact with people on an upbeat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances.

Hours

7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday – 40 hours per week.

Salary

Starting salary $19.10 – $20.27 per hour, Annual increases up to $26.44 with Distribution 1 or Treatment 1 License Starting salary $21.02 – $22.30 per hour, Annual increases up to $29.10.